Odds and sods I look at regularly, just because they amuse me. I hope they do the same for you. Incidentally, I found this page’s title on Greg Ross’s Futility Closet (it’s somewhere on this page) in a mini-article which also includes the delightful sentence in Icelandic: Barbara Ara bar Ara araba bara rabbabara. Ross points out that this, “besides being fun to say, is spelled with only three letters. It means “Barbara, daughter of Ari, brought only rhubarb to Ari the Arab.”
Fark.com RSS » Star Wars had blue milk, but reality now has blue wine [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » 15 Fun Facts About 'Trading Places'
Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche weren't familiar with Eddie Murphy or Dan Aykroyd. The feeling was mutual. [Link]
FMyLife » mrtoolate says FML
Today, after a lifetime of being single, my parents finally found me a nice, intelligent, pretty girl. I was really excited, until she backed out on me when she found out our star signs don't match. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 801 could be the new 420, federally speaking [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » When working in the milk business one really needs to get into the job …like living in a milk carton to make you one with the milk [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » What NOT to do when in a Chinese hospital: Complain about abdominal pain only find out you have two extra kidneys. Probably have already been sold to the highest bidder [Strange]
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Mental Floss » This 3D-Printed, Driverless Bus Is Now Giving Test Rides
It could potentially compete with Uber in the future. [Link]
Weird Universe » News of the Weird (June 19, 2016)
News of the Weird
Weirdnuz.M480, June 19, 2016
Copyright 2016 by Chuck Shepherd. All rights reserved.
Lead Story
In May, the Norwegian Counsumer Council staged a live, 32-hour TV broadcast marathon–a word-for-word reading of the “terms of service” of Internet applications Instagram and Spotify and more than two dozen others, totaling 900 pages and 250,000 words of legal restrictions and … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When someone suggested that road humps were needed this was not exactly what they had in mind [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this seemingly impossible waterfall [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman decides to drive through a funeral procession for one of the Orlando massacre victims, winds up crashing her car and just making things worse for everyone [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Fight breaks out over yams [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Anton Yelchin joins the 27 club [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Testing 'Six Degrees of Separation'
Is everyone on earth really connected by six degrees of social connection? [Link]
FMyLife » sadblufly says FML
Today, I returned home from college. I found out that my dad ran over my cat months ago and tried to cover it up by having her stuffed. I found it "her" on my bed when I got home. They think that it's sweet that they stuffed the cat they killed. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Mexican says FML
Today, after two weeks of trying to convince my parents to go to my high school graduation. They finally gave in. After they handed me my diploma, they decided to leave because it was "too boring." I'm currently sitting on the curb of the street waiting for my Uber, while people take pictures of me. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Report: Investigators suspect Orlando attack had little or nothing to do with ISIS. Rebuttal: FW: FW: FW: FW: Re: "OMG ISIS is coming, arm yourself BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE" [Followup]
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Mental Floss » This Week's Best Amazon Deals
As a recurring feature, we share some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. These items were the ones that were the most popular with our readers this week, and they’re still available. [Link]
FMyLife » AlphonseMuchacha says FML
Today, my flatmate came home from a date with the same guy that I have been in love with since high school. As I type, can hear them having sex through our paper thin walls. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Ow says FML
Today, my little sister decided to move one of the mouse traps I set for our current mouse problem onto my desk chair. Apparently when a mouse is caught in a mousetrap it's cruel, but when it snaps on my balls, that's hilarious. FML [Link]
FMyLife » aishahahaha_ says FML
Today, I walked in on my sister and a few of my roommates planning a surprise party for a fellow roommate whose birthday is a week away. My birthday was yesterday. No one remembered. Not even my own sister. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Want a job that's more tenuous than being police chief of Oakland? Then be a state university president in Kentucky under a governor who isn't Drew [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Uh-oh, watermelons stuffed with Spaghetti-O's [Weird]
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Mental Floss » 14 Poetic Facts About ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
It’s been 50 years since one of America’s most famous married couples, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, played one of cinema’s most unhappy married couples. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » You Say That Every Day.
Assistant: Did you know that dogs get breast cancer?
Supervisor: What?
Assistant: I used to work at a vet office, and they would bring in dogs with breast cancer!
Supervisor, after googling it: Yeah, I guess they do!
Assistant: Oh, really?! I made that up!
Supervisor: I'm done with you. New York City, New York Overheard by: Digitdy [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Of course it would [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Drug dealing returns to GTA [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » There's a special place in Hell reserved for the person who popularized salad cakes [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this telescopic eye [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Science Inches Closer to a Universal Cancer Vaccine
The study, recently published in the journal Nature, showed that the vaccine has remarkable ability to reduce tumor size and teach the immune system to prevent regrowth. [Link]
Weird Universe » Name That List, #30
What is this a list of? The answer is below in extended.
A vast collection of American comic books A series of photos of copulating elephants A number of pocket radiation counters, each inscribed 'Measure nuclear energy yourself' A $20 double eagle gold piece that had disappeared some years previously from the Museum of the Philadelphia Mint 50 walking sticks … [Link]
Weird Universe » Dolph Traymon, 97-year-old at the Keyboard
I cannot find anything to contradict this review from 2015 which had Dolph Traymon still tinkling the ivories at his Fife and Drum restaurant.
Source of 1948 ad. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Responsible gun owner leaves gun lying around where a four year old can get it and for farks sake how much more of this do we have to take? [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » There once was a time when artisanal was reserved for things like whiskey and cheese. Now it's being used to describe everything from exterminators to a dementia coach [Strange]
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FMyLife » RIP says FML
Today, my girlfriend and I found out that if I'm tickled it causes me to have a panic attack until I cry. FML [Link]
FMyLife » thatgirl says FML
Today, my boyfriend took me to get the abortion that we both agreed on. He was being so supportive through the whole thing. When it was all over I thanked him for coming. He replied, "Well that's what got us here in the first place!" He's still mad he can't tell anyone his joke. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » This Animated Video Offers a Brief Beginner's Guide to Bird Watching
Learn how to spot blackbirds, swallows, swifts, and more. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Second contestant from The Voice has been killed in the last week, putting ultra rare trifecta in play [Scary]
[link] [60 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » How Do Eyeglasses Work?
Simple visual explanations of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. [Link]
GraphJam » REAL Piracy Is Way More Awsome
Graph by: Derp-a-derp Tagged: best of week , copying , piracy , stealing Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » Meet The Doctor Who Invented the First Elephant Prosthetics
Dr. Therdchai Jivacate created a prosthetic leg for an elephant named Mosha. [Link]
Futility Closet » The Chromatic Illusion
This illusion was discovered by University of California psychologist Diana Deutsch. Listen first with the left and right channels in balance, then isolate each ear. Though the pattern in each channel jumps around in pitch, when they’re combined we tend to hear two smooth scales. Why? “It is as though the sounds gravitate towards neighbours, where ‘neighbourhood’ is defined not … [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my son was crying because he wanted his daddy, and he asked when he can see him. I had no idea what to say, given his dad left us in the middle of the night last year, now lives in another country, and told me he never wants to see us again. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I got really horny during a 10 hour shift, so I snuck into a storage room and relieved myself. Then as I went to leave the room, I noticed the security camera above the door. FML [Link]
FMyLife » pass me the fucking rope says FML
Today, just when I thought my day couldn't get any worse, a bird shat on my lunch. FML [Link]
FMyLife » mermaidkeels says FML
Today, after getting fired, I went home only to find my boss sitting my living room. Apparently, he and my mom had been dating for months and he felt compelled to let me go because it was a "conflict of interest". FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I finally started my first job. I also lost it, for being too "enthusiastic" and making my fellow employees look lazy. FML [Link]
FMyLife » caggybandicoot says FML
Today, someone finally came to fix my phone line after three weeks with no Internet. The engineer reconnected the phone line to the wrong apartment. I hope my neighbour is enjoying my unlimited broadband. FML [Link]
FMyLife » drymouth says FML
Today, my boss brought us some small cakes from a recent trip to China. I opened mine and noticed a little foil packet wrapped with the cake, so I thought it was a powdered topping. I had a couple of bites before my coworker told me it was actually a desiccant to keep the cakes fresh. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, thanks to the unholy power of autocorrect, I told my mother-in-law that "crispy dick" is on the menu tonight. FML [Link]
FMyLife » sad says FML
Today, I found a new way to tell if my girlfriend is on her period. If she responds to "Want me to get you anything while I'm at the store?" by screaming "God just fuck off, you cunt!" then bursting into tears, the answer is a definite yes. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I walked in on my brother and sister making out. I have no idea how to bring this up to our parents. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I felt cold while driving, so I blasted the heat. The one thing I didn't expect was a load of tiny spiders spilling out of the vents and writhing all over my dash. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Cheetah Cub at the Cincinnati Zoo Gets a New Canine Companion
Dogs relax and guide cheetahs, while the cheetahs give the dogs attention and companionship. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Coming up at the top of the hour it's the pre-Father's Day edition of Livingston Stapler Company Presents. Over two hours of music hosted live by a farker in Juneau, Alaska. (9PM AKDT/10PM PT) [Live]
[link] [103 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » A Nip For The Kitty
Now you can turn your cat into a wino and never drink alone again with kitty wine! The ingredients do not include actual alcohol, just catnip, water and beet juice. But considering the company is based in Colorado who knows what kind of weed is in there. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The 9th Annual "What would you say to your dad today?" Fark Father's Day thread. Bonus: New dads, what will you tell your child today? [CSB]
[link] [326 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Concerned citizens called the police after they saw a maroon coloured E-bike pulling a homemade wooden trailer with a three-year-old girl sitting on a child's lawn chair [Strange]
[link] [57 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Finally you and your cat can get wine drunk together at home with this new feline wine (non-alcoholic) made with catnip [Spiffy]
[link] [66 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Brilliant Engineering of Disposable Diapers
Engineers sweat even the tiniest of details. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Latest Internet dad challenge: Seeing how many Cheerios you can balance on your baby's head while they sleep [Weird]
[link] [67 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Challenge: Rewrite this highway warning sign [Photoshop]
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